Discover Work Experience Opportunities at Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne!

September 13, 2016

Learn how Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne can provide you the tools to gain a competitive edge in the job market!

As the largest public university in northeast Indiana and the fifth-largest in the state, Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) offers more than 200 prestigious Indiana University and Purdue University degree and certificate options.

More than 14,000 students from 43 U.S. states and 68 countries around the world pursue their education at IPFW.

IPFW students enjoy affordable tuition, opportunities for financial aid, individualized attention, hands-on learning and well-supported research opportunities. Since 1968, IPFW has conferred more than 8,500 master’s degrees, more than 25,000 bachelor’s degrees, nearly 20,000 associates degrees, and more than 2,000 certificates.

Awards and Honors

U.S. News & World Report recognized IPFW in the following categories:

• Among “Best Undergraduate Business Programs”
• Among “Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (at schools where Doctorate not offered)
• Among “Regional Universities (Midwest)”
• #129 Best Nursing School (Graduate School Rankings)
• #149 Public Affairs (Graduate School Rankings)

Key Majors at Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne

Please note: While you will build your resume and gain many professional skills during your co-op or internship, participating in a co-op or internship program does not guarantee employment. Sample companies and future job possibilities are intended to highlight possible outcomes.

Key Major	Future Job Possibilities	Sample Co-op Companies
Mechanical Engineering	Automotive, Robotics, Supply Chain Management	Goodyear, General Motors, BAE Systems
Business	Real Estate, Finance, International Business	Northwestern Mutual, Lincoln Financial Group, Biomet
Electrical Engineering	Semiconductors, Biomedical Engineering, Wide Area Networks	Northrop Grumman, UPS, Exelis

IPFW Cooperative Education Benefits:

An IPFW Co-op can help you:

• Pay for college
• Develop self-confidence and professionalism
• Establish employment references
• Create realistic career expectations

All positions are paid a competitive wage and students may receive academic credit. IPFW offers two types of co-ops as well as internships:

• Alternating Co-op: Students alternate semesters of full-time study with full-time employment, with the option of working two consecutive sessions if a summer is involved.
• Parallel Co-op: Students work part-time (10-24 hours per week) while attending IPFW. A minimum of two semesters are required and the student may continue working with the employer until graduation. An employer may also request full-time work during the summer break.
• Internships: In addition to Co-op, IPFW also offers one-semester paid internships, most commonly full-time in the summer or part-time in the fall/spring. This option is available to selected majors only.

Students participating in a co-op or internship are required to maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, have Freshman academic requirements completed, and be working towards a four-year degree. Departments may have additional criteria.

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